Western Digital Computer Drive Mirror Edition User Manual

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WD Service and Support  
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Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before  
returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through  
our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. If the answer is  
not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number  
shown below.  
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.  
This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD  
technical support. E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our  
extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new  
features and services, remember to register your product online at https://  
Accessing Online Support  
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Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.  
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offers.  
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Status, and Data Recovery Information.  
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Contacting WD Technical Support  
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system  
hardware, and system software versions available.  
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China  
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Registering Your WD Product  
Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable  
warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your  
first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at  
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Getting Started  
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Thank you for purchasing My Book® Mirror Edition. This user manual provides  
step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your  
WD product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at  
Kit Contents  
Dual-drive storage system  
USB cable  
AC adapter*  
Quick Install Guide  
Software CD  
Software CD  
USB cable  
AC adapter (U.S.-only)*  
My Book Mirror Edition  
Quick Install Guide  
or  
Global AC adapter configurations*  
*This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your region.  
Accessories  
Visit shopwd.com (U.S. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power  
supplies, and carrying cases for this product. Outside the U.S., visit  
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Compatibility  
Windows®  
Macintosh®  
Available USB port  
Windows 2000/XP/Vista  
Available USB port  
Mac OS X 10.4.11+  
Mac OS X 10.5.2+  
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Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.  
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you  
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install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Macintosh, go to the Apple  
menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select  
Windows Update.  
Recording Your WD Product Information  
In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD  
product found on the label on the bottom of the device. Also, write the purchase date  
and other notes such as your operating system and version. This information is  
necessary for setup and technical support.  
Serial Number:  
Model Number:  
Purchase Date:  
System and Software Notes:  
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Precautions  
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during  
unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or  
vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your  
external storage product:  
Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C  
(41°F–95°F)  
Do not drop or jolt the device.  
Do not move the device when powered.  
Do not use the dual-drive storage system as a portable device.  
To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of the  
enclosure. Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may block  
ventilation.  
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About Your WD Drive  
Format and Configuration  
This WD device is preformatted as a single Windows NTFS* partition and is  
pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for extra data protection with  
instantaneous and automatic data updates. If one drive fails, the dual-drive storage  
system will still operate and your data will be preserved. You can replace the failed  
drive and rebuild the dual-drive storage system.  
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This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and  
accelerated performance. For more information on this product including instructions  
on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see “WD RAID Manager for  
* To use this device with a Macintosh computer, you must reformat it to HFS+ (Journaled) or FAT32.  
LED Indicators (Lights)  
The Power/Activity and capacity gauge indicators are represented by a single bar of  
four LEDs (lights) on the front panel of the device.  
Power/Activity LED Behavior  
Appearance  
Drive State  
Steady  
Power-on state or power-save mode  
System standby  
Slow flashing (every four seconds)  
Moving up and down  
Drive in use  
Alternating checkerboard pattern  
Alternate flashing between top and bottom LEDs  
Cycling from bottom to top  
Fast flashing (every second)  
Transitioning from one state to another  
RAID degraded mode  
RAID rebuild mode  
Over-temperature condition*  
* If this condition occurs, read/write activity will stop and the drive will spin down. Disconnect and  
power down My Book. Allow it to cool down for 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up the device.  
Capacity Gauge  
When the device is turned on, the capacity gauge indicates space used on the drive  
by illuminating up to four sections in an upward vertical direction. Each section  
represents approximately 25 percent of drive capacity. Because this drive is  
preformatted, the first section is illuminated upon installation.  
The capacity gauge is enabled only through installation of WD Drive Manager, which  
must be installed on each system to which the device is connected. The capacity  
gauge is updated automatically as the drive is used.  
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Interfaces  
LED  
Power button/  
Safe Shutdown™  
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Kensington  
Security Slot  
USB  
USB  
The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers.  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is  
backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data  
at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s).  
Kensington Security Slot  
For drive security, this device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which  
supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more  
information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit  
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Software  
In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is shipped with the following  
bonus software.  
WD AnywhereBackup is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows  
you to preserve your data files with around-the-clock protection. Features include  
multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery.  
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Setting Up  
Windows  
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Important: You must first install WD Drive Manager on the included CD before  
connecting the unit. Follow the steps below to safely connect the device.  
1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.  
2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
3. The CD autoruns. Click Accept in the terms of agreement screen and WD Drive  
Manager and drivers are installed automatically. WD Drive Manager enables the  
capacity gauge and Safe Shutdownand also installs WD RAID Manager.  
Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you must install the utilities  
manually. Go to the desktop. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder,  
WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. Then run the CD which installs the  
drivers.  
4. The Application Installer screen displays a list of options including software,  
documentation, and a registration link. All applications are selected by default.  
Deselect any applications you do not want to install, then click Start. Or, click  
Cancel to exit and no applications will be installed.  
5. Connect the adapter’s DC cable plug to the DC power input at the rear panel of  
the product. Verify that plug type of your wall power adapter is the correct plug  
type for your region. If incorrect, remove it and install the correct one.  
6. Connect the wall adapter to your AC power receptacle.  
7. Plug one end of the USB interface cable into an available port on your computer.  
8. Plug the other end of the interface cable into the device, after which the unit  
mounts to the system.  
The WD Drive Manager icon appears in the system tray.  
Note: If Windows prompts for additional drivers, allow it to perform its search.  
Note: To change the format of the device to RAID 0, follow the instructions in  
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Macintosh  
Important: Follow the steps below to safely connect the device.  
1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.  
2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.  
4. Double-click the WD Drive Manager folder, which contains the software for this  
device  
5. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon.  
6. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon.  
7. Click Install. WD Drive Manager enables the capacity gauge and  
Safe Shutdownand also installs WD RAID Manager.  
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8. Click Accept to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation.  
9. Click Quit.  
10.Connect the adapter’s DC cable plug to the DC power input at the rear panel of  
the product. Verify that plug type of your wall power adapter is the correct plug  
type for your region. If incorrect, remove it and install the correct one.  
11.Connect the wall adapter to your AC power receptacle.  
12.Plug one end of the USB interface cable into an available port on your computer.  
13.Plug the other end of the interface cable into the device.  
14.The unit will power up and mount to the system, and WD Drive Manager will  
appear in the status menu. click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point  
to WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager.  
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15.Click on the device to display the pop-up menu. Select the desired RAID  
configuration and device format and click Configure.  
16.When prompted to confirm, click Configure again.  
17.As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator’s name and  
password to authenticate your action. Enter this information and click OK.  
The device is now installed and ready to use.  
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WD Drive Manager Status  
WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device.  
To view WD Drive Manager Status in Windows, roll the cursor over the WD Drive  
Manager system tray icon.  
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Windows  
Condition Icon  
To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu  
icon and point to WD My Book RAID.  
Mac  
Condition Icon  
WD Drive Manager Status Messages  
WD Drive Manager  
icon color/behavior  
Condition icon color  
Meaning  
Blue  
Green  
Yellow  
Yellow  
Red  
Healthy  
Blue flashing  
Blue  
RAID 1 degraded  
RAID 1 rebuilding  
Red flashing  
See WD Drive Manager Status for details  
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WD RAID Manager for Windows  
WD RAID Manager is a tool designed to help you easily manage your RAID system,  
including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. To launch  
WD RAID Manager, right-click the WD Drive Manager system tray icon and point to  
WD My Book. Click WD RAID Manager.  
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Configuring RAID  
My Book Mirror Edition is preformatted as a single Windows NTFS partition and is  
pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection which dedicates half  
the capacity to mirror the data in both drives A and B. This product also supports  
RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.  
Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book  
onto another storage device.  
1. To configure or change the RAID setting, select the device from the menu and  
click Next.  
2. Select the desired RAID configuration by clicking RAID 0 or RAID 1 (the  
following example shows RAID 0). Select Quick NTFS format if you want the  
drive formatted automatically following completion of the new RAID setting.  
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3. Enter the confirmation number provided, then click Yes. When prompted again,  
click Yes to confirm.  
4. Click Close when finished.  
You can also use the context menu in WD RAID Manager to run Windows Disk  
Management Tool, perform NTFS quick format, or change the RAID configuration.  
Right-click on a device in the WD RAID Manager main screen to view options.  
RAID Troubleshooting  
WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system, so at  
anytime, you can view the status of each drive and take the appropriate action. To  
view the device status, select the device from the menu and click Next. If you don’t  
see the device on the menu, click Refresh to search for My Book devices connected  
to your computer system.  
You can also right-click the device and choose Properties. In this screen, you can  
determine which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault. This is reported in the  
Disk A or Disk B Serial Number field.  
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RAID Status Messages  
WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status  
of your drive.  
Displayed Status  
Text  
Description  
User Action  
Healthy  
Array is properly  
configured and operating  
normally.  
None  
Setting Mismatched Drives from different  
Both slots have valid array  
RAID sets detected in  
slots.  
configurations, but they do not  
agree on the settings and the  
device is not able to determine  
which configuration is newer.  
Install another drive that is not  
part of a different RAID array.  
Install the original drive that is  
part of the RAID array.Create a  
new array with the installed  
drives.  
Degraded  
The array configuration is RAID 1 only  
valid and is currently  
RAID1, but one slot is  
marked as faulty.  
Consult the slot status values  
to determine which slot is  
faulty and replace the drive.  
RAID Status  
Rebuilding  
The array configuration is RAID 1 only  
valid, but one slot is being  
Recovering from degraded  
rebuilt from the other slot.  
mode. Wait for rebuild to  
complete. (This may take  
several hours.)  
Bad  
Neither slot contains a  
valid array configuration.  
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Disk Status Messages  
WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status  
of your Disk A and B.  
Displayed Status  
Text  
Description  
User Action  
Good  
The slot configuration  
contains valid data.  
Consult the array status  
to see if other errors have  
been detected.  
None  
No hard disk  
No Config  
The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot.  
The slot does not contain Create New RAID set. (Loss of  
a valid configuration.  
data)  
Mismatched capacity. Replace  
drive with identical capacity  
drive and re-create RAID set.  
Faulty  
The slot is marked as  
faulty.  
Replace drive.  
Rebuilding  
Good  
The slot is currently being Wait for rebuild to complete.  
rebuilt from the other slot. This will take several hours.  
Initialization failed to  
complete.  
Replace other drive.  
Rejected  
The slot contains an HDD Install drive that is compatible  
that does not meet the  
unit’s requirements.  
with RAID device.  
Only WD Green Drives are  
compatible.  
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WD RAID Manager for Mac  
WD RAID Manager is a tool designed to help you easily manage your RAID system,  
including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. To launch  
WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to  
WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager.  
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Configuring RAID  
My Book Mirror Edition is preconfigured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data  
protection which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data on both drives A and  
B. This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and  
accelerated performance.  
1. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on a device from the menu to  
display the popup menu.  
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2. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure.  
Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored on the  
dual-drive storage system onto another storage device.  
3. When prompted to confirm, click Configure again.  
4. As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator’s name and  
password to authenticate your action. Enter this information and click OK.  
When configuring the device, WD RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as a  
single volume using the format and RAID type specified. FAT32 formats with a Master  
Boot Record partition map for Windows compatibility.  
The HFS+ setting formats with an HFS Extended w/ Journal volume using a partition  
map type which best matches the Macintosh model the drive is currently connected  
to. On Macintosh computers with PowerPC processor(s), an Apple Partition Map  
structure is created. On Macintosh computers with Intel processor(s), a GUID  
Partition Table is created.  
RAID Troubleshooting  
WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can  
view the status of each drive and take the appropriate action. To view the device  
status as well as the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B)  
may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a  
drawer on the right hand side of the main window.  
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RAID Status Messages  
WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status  
of your drive.  
Displayed Status  
Text  
Description  
User Action  
Healthy  
Array is properly  
configured and operating  
normally.  
None  
Setting Mismatched Drives from different  
Both slots have valid array  
RAID sets detected in  
slots.  
configurations, but they do not  
agree on the settings and the  
device is not able to determine  
which configuration is newer.  
Install another drive that is not  
part of a different RAID array.  
Install the original drive that is  
part of the RAID array.Create a  
new array with the installed  
drives.  
Degraded  
The array configuration is RAID 1 only  
valid and is currently  
RAID1, but one slot is  
marked as faulty.  
Consult the slot status values  
to determine which slot is  
faulty and replace the drive.  
RAID Status  
Rebuilding  
The array configuration is RAID 1 only  
valid, but one slot is being  
Recovering from degraded  
rebuilt from the other slot.  
mode. Wait for rebuild to  
complete. (This may take  
several hours.)  
Bad  
Neither slot contains a  
valid array configuration.  
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Disk Status Messages  
WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status  
of your Disk A and B.  
Displayed Status  
Text  
Description  
User Action  
Good  
The slot configuration  
contains valid data.  
Consult the array status  
to see if other errors have  
been detected.  
None  
No hard disk  
No Config  
The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot.  
The slot does not contain Create New RAID set. (Loss of  
a valid configuration.  
data)  
Mismatched capacity. Replace  
drive with identical capacity  
drive and re-create RAID set.  
Faulty  
The slot is marked as  
faulty.  
Replace drive.  
Rebuilding  
Good  
The slot is currently being Wait for rebuild to complete.  
rebuilt from the other slot. This will take several hours.  
Initialization failed to  
complete.  
Replace other drive.  
Rejected  
The slot contains an HDD Install drive that is compatible  
that does not meet the  
unit’s requirements.  
with RAID device.  
Only WD Green Drives are  
compatible.  
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Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device  
Auto-off  
The device turns off automatically when you shut down the computer. You also may  
follow these steps to turn off the device.  
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Note: My Book Mirror Edition supports a maximum capacity of 2TB (1TB per drive  
assembly) in a RAID 0 system or 1TB in a RAID 1 system.  
Important: To ensure warranty coverage during the 3-year limited warranty period  
on this product, use only WD RMA-certified WD Caviar® GP hard drive assemblies  
for replacement into the My Book Mirror Edition enclosure.  
Safe Shutdown™  
The Power button features Safe Shutdown, which prevents the inadvertent powering  
down of the device until all data is written to the device or system. To engage Safe  
Shutdown, press the Power button once. You may hear the device power down  
before the Power LED turns off. The device is now shut down properly and may be  
safely disconnected.  
Safe Shutdown is enabled only through installation of its driver, which must be  
installed on each system to which the device is connected.  
Safe Removal  
Windows  
Right-click on the WD Drive Manager icon in your system tray and point to  
My Book... > Safely Remove. You can also right-click the Safely Remove  
Hardware icon  
in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. You  
may hear the device power down before the Power LED turns off. The device is now  
shut down properly, and you may disconnect it safely.  
Mac  
Drag the My Book icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may hear the  
device power down as the Power LED flashes. When the Power LED is steady, you  
may press the Power button once or disconnect the device’s power cord to turn it off  
safely.  
Unplugging the Device  
You may perform normal system shutdown at any time and remove the product  
thereafter. If the computer is still on, first follow the instructions under Safe Shutdown  
or Safe Removal above.  
1. Unplug the interface cable from the device.  
2. Unplug the other end of the interface cable from the computer port.  
3. Unplug the AC adapter from the power receptacle.  
4. Unplug the the DC power connector from the power supply socket on the back of  
the device.  
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Replacing a Drive  
My Book Mirror Edition is a limited user-serviceable product which allows for  
servicing of one or both internal hard drives in the enclosure.  
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Important: Only WD Caviar® GP hard drive assemblies can be inserted into the  
My Book Mirror Edition enclosure.  
In the event a fault occurs and you would like to service the device yourself, visit WD  
Technical Support at support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base article 1709  
for detailed instructions on obtaining a replacement drive. When contacting Technical  
Support, have the following items ready: My Book serial number, date of purchase,  
and the serial number of the internal hard drive(s) which require replacement. Once  
you have received the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to service the  
dual-drive storage system.  
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by  
touching the metal chassis of the computer before handling the device.  
Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all of its cables.  
1. Place the unit on a clean and stable surface.  
2. Using your thumb, firmly push down on the top front panel of the unit to release  
the latch and open the cover.  
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3. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the drive cover plate. Remove the drive  
cover plate and set aside.  
Note: Each drive is designated A or B by a color coded decal.  
4. Locate the drive you wish to replace (A or B). Using the pulltab, carefully and  
slowly pull the drive assembly up and out of the enclosure and set aside.  
5. Gently slide the replacement drive assembly into the drive slot until is fully  
inserted.  
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6. Replace the cover plate by sliding it under and between the pulltabs and securing  
it with the thumbscrew.  
Note: Do not overtighten the thumbscrew.  
7. Close the cover and firmly push down until it locks into place.  
8. Reconnect only the power cable to the device. Do not connect computer interface  
cables.  
9. The drive starts the rebuild process automatically and the LEDs cycle from bottom  
to top. The RAID rebuild may take up to 12 hours depending on drive capacity  
and activity, but typically will complete in 5-7 hours. Allow the RAID rebuild to  
complete.  
Important: Do not attempt to use the device during the rebuild process.  
10.Once complete, the LEDs will glow steadily to indicate power-on state.  
11.Connect the interface cable. The WD Drive Manager Status displays (see “WD  
12.Return the faulty drive following the instructions provided in the WD knowledge  
base article# 1709.  
Important: Do not disassemble the internal drive and attached assembly  
components. Return the entire internal drive assembly intact to WD.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have problems when installing or using this product, visit our support Web site  
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at support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for more help.  
How to  
Answer ID  
2283  
1717  
1709  
1465  
287  
install My Book Mirror Edition on a Windows or Macintosh computer  
use My Book Mirror Edition with your computer system  
service My Book Mirror Edition to replace a hard drive  
change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Mirror Edition  
format the drive to Mac OS format  
install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista  
install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000  
make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems  
obtain and reinstall the original software included on the external hard drive  
obtain further information on external hard drive interfaces  
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1425  
1729  
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Appendix  
Regulatory Compliance  
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FCC Class B Information  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in  
a particular installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user's authority to operate  
this equipment.  
ICES/NMB-003 Compliance  
Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.  
Safety Compliance  
Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Safety of Information Technology Equipment.  
Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de  
l'information.  
This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in power unit marked  
“Class 2.”  
CE Compliance For Europe  
Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union,  
including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). A “Declaration of Conformity” in  
accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe.  
GS Mark (Germany only)  
Machine noise - regulation 3. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this product is  
70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt  
70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert.  
VCCI Notice (Japan only)  
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from information  
technology equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio  
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.  
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea only)  
Class B Device 1 Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any  
environment, including residential areas.  
Environmental Compliance (China)  
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Warranty Information  
Obtaining Service  
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product  
requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or  
visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a  
Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be  
given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which  
an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must  
be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your  
return paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your  
WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial  
number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause,  
recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession.  
Limited Warranty  
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free  
from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of  
your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased. The term of your  
limited warranty is for 3 years in the North, South and Central America region, 3 years in the Europe,  
the Middle East and Africa region, and 3 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by  
law. The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your  
purchase receipt. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the  
Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be  
rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse,  
improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening, disassembling,  
or removing external enclosures, including but not limited to the mounting frame, unless the product is  
on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the  
applicable instructions, as found at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession  
of someone other than WD. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive  
warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair or  
replacement of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced  
Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the  
date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer.  
The foregoing limited warranty is WD’s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new.  
The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other remedies and warranties, whether  
expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or  
fitness for a particular purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages  
including, but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost  
profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use, or performance  
of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the United States,  
some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Western Digital  
20511 Lake Forest Drive  
Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.  
Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its  
use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted  
by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at  
any time without notice.  
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and WD Caviar are registered trademarks; and Mirror Edition,  
WD Anywhere, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned  
herein that belong to other companies.  
© 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.  
4779-705011-A03 Jan 2009  
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Index  
A
P
C
R
RAID  
D
Device  
Drive  
S
Software  
E
F
T
H
U
I
Interfaces  
W
WD  
K
L
WD RAID Manager  
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